Controversies has trailed the death of a utility soccer star playing for Vipers SC of Uganda, Abubakar Lawal. In a Facebook post one Adepoju Tobi Samuel narrated: “This morning, I received the news of former NPFL star and Nigeria U20 player, Abubakar Lawal from a colleague in Uganda that he has passed on.
“The first report stated that he died in a motorcycle accident along Entebbe Road.
“In my usual pattern when it comes to death news, I didn’t rush to post, I asked my Ugandan colleague for further information.
“I was confused about the motorcycle accident because I’m aware that Lawal owned a car in Uganda even when he was playing in Rwanda. The motorcycle story was a bit shocking. Lawal’s was a distant friend and we usually share occasionally private conversation.
“A few hours after the first report, my Ugandan colleague sent me the police report which suggested that he was murdered. The reports revealed that Lawal fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade during a visit to a Tanzanian friend, a lady.
Ugandan police statement;
“Preliminary reports indicate that Lawal arrived at the shopping mall in his vehicle, registration number UBQ 695G, to meet his friend, Omary Naima, a Tanzanian national residing in Room 416 since February 20, 2025. According to Naima, she left Lawal in the room preparing tea and proceeded to a game center within the mall. Shortly after, at approximately 8:00 am, Lawal reportedly fell from the balcony. He was rushed to Entebbe Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.”
I am calling on the Nigerian government to investigate Lawal’s death. His death is suspicious and it must be investigated.
In her response to the sad news Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), said the Nigerian Embassy in Uganda has demanded full autopsy and thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident
She stated that “this is pathetic and appears suspicious. We demand a thorough investigation. No cover up at all. This is so sad!
“The Nigerian government will ensure and demand a thorough and transparent investigation. May his soul Rest in Peace and God give the family the fortitude to bear this loss.”
Already, the Kajjansi Police Division say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Nigerian national Abubakar Lawal, a professional footballer at Vipers Sports Club, who was claimed to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2025.
Items belonging to the deceased, including two smartphones, a pair of open shoes, headsets, a training kit, and chargers, were recovered from his black backpack.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
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